UX Bootcamp Creative Jam LIVE with Adobe XD

Design a digital experience to solve a NASA-inspired space challenge, improve your skills, and win fantastic prizes! Simply invite a UX bootcamp student or alum to join you on a team, and then get ready to rumble.

Learn new design and prototyping skills, network with other UX designers, and get constructive feedback from experts.

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Just want to tune in and watch the show?

We kick off Thursday, May 13 @ 10:00 am PDT / 1:00 pm EDT / 6:00 pm BST live on Facebook. Get inspired, see the challenge, and learn about XD.

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NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

New to Adobe XD or Creative Cloud? Not a problem! You’ll learn all you need to know at the Kick Off. Download the free Adobe XD Starter Plan if you don't already have a subscription, and start improving your skills today!

This event is only open to students and alumni of UX design bootcamp programs. Two-person teams are required to participate. You and your teammate need not be attending the same bootcamp as you. Please verify that you and your teammate are a currently-enrolled student or alum of one of the bootcamp programs listed below before you register.

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Registration closes on Wednesday, May 12 @ 11:59 pm PDT.

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About NASA JPL

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) helped open the Space Age by developing America's first Earth-orbiting science satellite, creating the first successful interplanetary spacecraft, and sending robotic missions to the solar system. JPL continues its world-leading innovation, implementing programs in planetary exploration, Earth science, space-based astronomy and technology development while applying it's capabilities to technical and scientific problems of national significance.

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EXPERTS

• Zach Thomas, NASA JPL Certified Ambassador and UX Distinguished Faculty, General Assembly
• Strategic Development Manager Jamie Nuzbach, Adobe XD
• Shannon Slocum Director, Product Management, Adobe XD
• Jared Spool, expert on the subjects of usability, software, design, and research

WHAT TO EXPECT

Join NASA, Adobe, and hundreds of re-skillers and up-skillers from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom for two segments; the Kick Off and the Finale, to help determine your future success.

• KICK OFF: Thursday, May 13 @ 10:00 am PDT / 1:00 pm EDT / 6:00 pm BST. In this 2-hour session, get inspired, get your challenge, and learn how to design an interactive prototype in Adobe XD.

• On your own time, work on the project with your team and then submit your entry on Friday, May 21 at 10:00 am PDT / 1:00 pm EDT / 6:00 pm BST

• FINALE: Thursday, May 27 @ 10:00 am PDT / 1:00 pm EDT / 6:00 pm BST Join the 2-hour presentation and awards ceremony to watch the best projects get reviewed by Shannon Slocum, Director of Product Management, Adobe XD and Jared Spool, UX thought leader. Winners go home with serious gift cards and bragging rights!

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YOU OWN YOUR WORK

No spec work here! Project outcomes are a demonstration of your skills and process and participants own the work. You may use your project for a personal portfolio. Project ideas will not be used by NASA or Adobe.

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PRIZES

Prizes listed below are sent to each winning team member. Gift cards are distributed via email in the form of gift cards in USD value converted to winners’ local denominations.

• 1st place: $500.00 USD gift card
• 2nd place: $400.00 USD gift card
• 3rd place: $300.00 USD gift card
• 4th place: $200.00 USD gift card
• 5th place: $100.00 USD gift card
• The remaining finalist and any honorable mention team members receive a $50.00 USD gift card.

Teams who submit the first qualifying 100 entries will receive a 6-month subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps (worth $318 USD).

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ELIGIBLE BOOTCAMP PROGRAMS

Students from the following institutions are eligible to participate. Don't see your program? Email jams@adobe.com and let us know.

• Beginex
• Bloc
• BrainStation
• CareerFoundry
• Design Sprint School
• Designlab
• DevMountain
• Flatiron School
• General Assembly
• Hyper Island
• Interaction Design Foundation
• Ironhack
• Juno College
• Kenzie Academy
• Memorisely
• Product School
• Springboard
• Thinkful
• Tradecraft
• Treehouse
• UX Academy/Mobile UX London
• V School
• Wyncode
• 2U Boot Camps

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FINE PRINT

Registration is limited to currently enrolled or recently-completed students from pre-selected UX design bootcamp programs in the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), the United Kingdom and residing in the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), or the United Kingdom. Enrollment at a UX design bootcamp program will be verified before prizes are distributed. Your responses and information are securely collected and stored by Adobe’s registration provider Eventbrite in accordance with Adobe’s Privacy Policy. NO PUR. NEC. Enter by 5/12/2021. Must be 18+. For complete details, eligible countries, and promotional item descriptions see Official Rules. Void where prohibited. Originator: Adobe. If you have any questions about registration, please contact the team at jams@adobe.com.